Interventions to improve medication adherence in people with multiple chronic conditions: a systematic review

Abstract

AIM: This paper is a report of a literature review to identify research involving interventions to improve medication adherence in people with multiple co-existing chronic conditions. Title. Interventions to improve medication adherence in people with multiple chronic conditions: a systematic review. Background. The importance of managing co-existing, chronic conditions in people of all ages is critical to prevent adverse health outcomes. DATA SOURCES: Databases, including Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Medline, PubMed and Web of Science were searched for the period January 1997-2007 using the combined keywords adherence, compliance, drug therapy, medication, clini..